How to reach Mount Abu

Being the only hill station in the deserts of Rajasthan, Mount Abu attracts tourists from all across the globe. Having a majestic aura, the place is packed with ancient structures, beautiful temples and diverse flora. Reaching Mount Abu is not a hassle as the cool retreat enjoys excellent connectivity with neighbouring states through various means of transport. Those planning to take a train to Mount Abu can book their tickets till Abu Road railway station, which is approximately 28 km away from the hill station. The nearest domestic airport serving Mount Abu is Dabok Airport, situated at Udaipur while the Ahmedabad airport is the closest international airport. Besides, travellers can also opt for state government buses, which are economic and available easily from nearby cities like Udaipur, Jaisalmer and Jaipur, among others.

By air: Dabok Airport, also known as Udaipur Airport is the nearest domestic airport to Mount Abu. There are regular Air India, Jet Airways and SpiceJet flights flying from Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur for Udaipur. Travellers can hire cabs or taxis to cover a distance of around 190 km to reach Mount Abu, which takes around 3 hours. Another option is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at Ahmedabad (220 km away), which connects the place with some major global destinations like Dubai, Newark, Muscat and Singapore, among others.

By road: Buses run by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) along with some private operators link Mount Abu with prominent neighbouring cities like Jaipur (480 km), Udaipur (165 km) and Jaisalmer (442 km). From Jaipur, travellers can take deluxe and air-conditioned buses, which take around 10 to 11 hours. Those driving on their own can take the well-maintained NH 76 and NH 79 routes to reach Mount Abu from Jaipur.

By train: Abu Road railway station (28 km away) links Mount Abu with major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Ahmedabad, among others. Some prominent trains serving Mount Abu are Ahmedabad Mail, Ala Hazrat Express, Porbandar Express and Ajmer Express. From the railway station, travellers can opt for state transport service or take a private taxi to reach Mount Abu.

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How to reach Mount Abu

Being the only hill station in the deserts of Rajasthan, Mount Abu attracts tourists from all across the globe. Having a majestic aura, the place is packed with ancient structures, beautiful temples a...